New rims...well really chrome exchange
02-21-2008, 04:53 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i, 6spd mtx, Monaco Blue w/Beige interior. Sport, Preimum, Logic 7/HD/I-Pod/USB, Nav sys, rear sunshade, HUD, PDC, Split seats,
I did the chrome exchange with my stock 18" sport rims. I thought I'd share them with you, forgive the quality of the pics they came out pretty bad, the rims look much better in person! I had to take them in the garage - it's raining outside now but I will get more pics in the sun. I think they go great with the dark Monaco Blue color and look much better than the stock silver paint. They tie in the grill, headlight tailight housings and exhaust pipes just right.
02-22-2008, 06:48 AM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='534249' date='Feb 21 2008, 06:18 PM
Definitely very sparkly. Very twinkly. 
Ah Dranged...there you are
You do realize the chrome surface is smoother than the original paint which reduces drag and adds approx. 5hp per wheel 
They are also lighter as the ambient air has nothing to hang onto therby reducing wheel weight 
At least that's what the sales guy told me and I'm sticking to it
02-22-2008, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by sylver' post='534259' date='Feb 21 2008, 06:45 PM
lookin good...
is that a mustang beside the 5? looks like its got chrome rims as well
is that a mustang beside the 5? looks like its got chrome rims as well
Good eye sylver, that's my GT500 vert and it actually has the CCW billet polished wheels...
02-22-2008, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by my545jjes' post='534258' date='Feb 21 2008, 06:43 PM
what do you mean by chrome exchange?
It's where you exchange your factory wheels for identical wheels that have been chromed. Mine came with a 4 year warranty against peeling/fading, etc. I took this route as I really like the look of the stock 18" sport wheels and didn't want to change the car's ride/handling characteristcs as (IMO) it's perfect just the way it came from the factory. I paid $650.00 out the door and that includes lifetime balancing too.
